Month: March 2019
REWIND-A-WAI #33: “The Simpsons” Wrestling Episodes (S8E21 / S24E14)
John Pollock and Wai Ting review two wrestling-themed episodes of the world’s most famous animated sitcom, The Simpsons. We discuss our viewing history of The Simpsons, compare the quality of the series 16 years apart, and discuss how each episode represented professional wrestling’s mainstream status at the time.
RASD 3/26/19: Charlotte wins SD women’s title, Kofi Kingston receives ‘Mania match
Tuesday’s episode features a Tag Team Gauntlet match involving Big E. and Xavier Woods running the table for Kofi Kingston’s last chance to face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania, Asuka defended the SmackDown women’s title against Charlotte Flair causing changes to the WrestleMania card, a stipulation has been added to Shane McMahon’s match with The Miz, and more on a busy edition of the program.
RAR 3/25/19: Joe-Angle, Conference Call Paul, Last Man Stan-Dean
Monday’s episode featured a Last Man Standing match between Drew McIntyre and Dean Ambrose, Triple H quotes the Spice Girls as his career is threatened, SNL hosts added to the WrestleMania battle royal, Roman Reigns answered Drew McIntyre’s challenge, Kurt Angle has one more match with Samoa Joe, and for some reason there was a Beat the Clock Challenge featuring Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch.